Aloo Matar with Rice Recipe
A classic Indian dish of potatoes and green peas cooked in a spiced tomato sauce, served with aromatic basmati rice. Perfect for a comforting meal.
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How to Make Aloo Matar with Rice
- 1
Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear to remove starch.
- 2
Cook rice with water in a ratio of 1:2 until rice is fluffy, about 15-20 minutes. Set aside.
- 3
Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
- 4
Add onions to the pan and sauté until golden brown.
- 5
Add tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and green chilies to the pan and cook until tomatoes are soft.
- 6
Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
- 7
Add potatoes to the pan, stir well and cook covered for 10 minutes.
- 8
Add green peas and water, cover, and cook until potatoes are tender and peas are cooked through, about 10 more minutes.
Aloo Matar with Rice Ingredients List
- basmati rice (1 cup)
- water (2 cups)
- oil (2 tablespoons)
- cumin seeds (1 teaspoon)
- onion (1 large)
- tomato (2 medium)
- ginger (1 inch piece)
- garlic (3 cloves)
- green chili (1)
- turmeric powder (1/2 teaspoon)
- coriander powder (1 teaspoon)
- garam masala (1/2 teaspoon)
- salt (to taste)
- potato (2 large)
- green peas (1 cup)
- cilantro (for garnish)
